Pennsylvania does have a “Romeo and Juliet” law, carving out an exception to the crime of statutory sexual assault for young adults who are close in age to each other.

Can an 18 year old date a 16 year old in PA?

In Pennsylvania, it is illegal for an adult (someone 18 or older) to have sex with a minor (someone younger than 16), even if the sex is consensual. Those who break the law have committed statutory rape.

What is PA Romeo and Juliet law?

Pennsylvania does have a close-in-age exemption, known as a “Romeo and Juliet law.” This law is designed to prevent the prosecution of underage couples who engage in consensual sexual activity with both participants are close in age and one or both are below the age of consent.

Can a 16 year old date a 20 year old in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvania: People ages 16 and older can legally consent to sexual activity with anyone they choose, as long as the other person does not have authority over them as defined in Pennsylvanias institutional sexual assault statute.